How Mr. Rooter is like George Washington

When George Washington was 16 years old, the young future president finished
copying out the 110
Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. Some of these rules, based on French Jesuit beliefs from the late 1500s,
may sound a little fussy if not downright silly today. It's easy to
dismiss all 110 rules as outdated, befitting only a time of feather quills
and powdered wigs. However, common courtesy and the ability to focus on
the needs of others above your own are the key rules that still apply
today. It's about more than just good manners; it's about making
small sacrifices for the sake of living in civility and decency. These
are the values Mr. Washington held so dear, the values that made him arguably
America's best president. Do you know who else holds common courtesy
and other civil behavior very close to his heart? Mr. Rooter®. In
honor of Independence Day and our nation's freedom, which was largely
accomplished thanks to Mr. Washington, let's see just how similar
our country's first president is to

Respect Everyone You Interact With

Mr. Washington believed that "every action done in company ought to
be with some sign of respect to those that are present." In modern
terms, he meant that a gentleman should stand up when a lady enters the
room, that a burp should be made discreetly and with a polite "excuse
me" following it.
Mr. Rooter holds himself to similar standards. He treats others with respect and
follows the Golden Rule to a tee. Being respectful means he listens without
interrupting and that he always speaks in a calm voice with no profanity
or sarcasm. No matter how frustrating a job becomes, he never takes it
out on you, the customer.

Don't Draw Undue Attention to Yourself

Mr. Washington was a modest man, so he stood by the rules that declare
you shouldn't draw attention to yourself. For example, "do not
laugh too loud or too much at any public spectacle."
Mr. Rooter is also modest and will never attempt to take more credit (or compensation,
for that matter) than he is due. He conducts repairs as quietly and unobtrusively
as possible so as not to disrupt your normal day-to-day activities.

Never Mock Something Important to Others

Mr. Washington liked to have a good time, but not at another's expense.
The rule he strove to live by states, "Mock not nor jest at anything
of importance...and if you deliver anything witty and pleasant abstain
from laughing thereat yourself." There's nothing worse than someone
who laughs at his own bad joke, right? Even Mr. Washington knew that.
Mr. Rooter is also sure to never disregard an idea of yours. He acknowledges your
perspective and corrects you if necessary, but never in an unkind way
and always in the spirit of achieving the best outcome for you and your
home. But besides, he's the professional; that's why you called
him in the first place. You can trust his judgment.

Be Clean

Mr. Washington was a man of impeccable taste. He was a fine dresser and
adhered to this rule: "Wear not your cloths foul, ripped or dusty
but see they be brushed once every day at least and take heed that you
approach not to any uncleanness."
Forget brushing his clothes;Mr. Rooter always arrives in a freshly laundered shirt. He's the cleanest, sharpest
dressed plumber you ever did see. Plus, he even takes the extra step to
bring his own doormat and shoe covers to keep your home just as clean
as he found it. What else do Mr. Washington andMr. Rooter have in common? Call us for your next plumbing repair and find out. And
happy Independence Day!